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Kym VdP's avatar

I love the way you describe daily things, so magic!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Kym. I was so thankful to end a hard day in such a sweet way.

MK Creel's avatar

So beautiful, thanks for taking us along with you (and your dog).

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you so much, MK.

Weston Parker's avatar

I like that dark and stormy mood. It made me think of a Dylan line, "I got this restless hungry feeling, that just don't mean no one no good."

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

That line is apt! Also, thank you, Wes :).

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

That line is apt!

N.D. Stone's avatar

Your details and descriptions are SO elegant. What a pleasure to read this. Thank you.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Oh my goodness, what a compliment. Thank you, N.D.!

Judith Silver's avatar

You are such a beautiful soul and I am so happy you have a canine angel to bring you into a carefree field provoking wonderful poetry for us to enjoy.

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Mom. He is an itchy shaggy barky mess, but I love him. And I’m glad he loves me.

Tania Runyan's avatar

Oh, that ending!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Tania 💛💛💛.

Paul Wittenberger's avatar

I enjoyed this walk, Margaret Ann, especially the description of the dead squirrel reduced to a shadow—fine writing ✍️ 😊

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Paul! I really appreciate that.

Susan Kirkpatrick's avatar

You made a hard day into a beautiful poem (with a very special friend) !!

Margaret Ann Silver's avatar

Thank you, Susan. The walk, the writing, and some time with Dan made the day so much better.